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07-09-2007, 10:38 AM
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Upgrade Spec - Suitable?
I have everything else (may need a new case and PSU) but need to get a serious speed boost, i want it mainly for games like Medieval Total War 2 and FM2007. How does the below sound?
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (2GHz) Socket AM2 L2 1MB 2x512KB Retail Boxed Processor http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/122942 RAM - Ebuyer 1GB DDR2 800MHz PC2-6400 240pin Extra Value Ram (x2) http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/120640 Motherboard - MSI K9N6SGM-V GeForce 6100 Socket AM2 onboard VGA and 8-channel audio http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/126138 Graphics Card - Sapphire X1950Pro 256MB GDDR3 DVI TVO HDCP PCI-E Graphics Card http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/119203 |
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07-09-2007, 12:34 PM
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What are the current parts you have that you are going to use in the new build?
What is the total budget you have available to spend? I would really recommend going with an Intel Core 2 Duo build right now, they outperform the current AMD build as of right now. |
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07-09-2007, 01:38 PM
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I have a 60gb HDD which is fine as i have a 400gb external if i need it, LG DvD writer, going to use the onboard sound, have a 19in flat screen samsung monitor.
That lot comes to just over £200, hich is about the amount i want to spend, although obviously if that spec cant do what i want then i wil need to increase it. I may need a new case and PSU so that will take it up to £300. I have always had AMD, and as far as i know the Intels are a bit more expensive and i dont think i will use the extra power it will have anyway. |
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07-09-2007, 02:21 PM
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AMD makes great chips but right now they are a bit behind the curve. I think if you really compair $/performance you will find intels are actually cheeper. More bang for the buck!
The main reason I would recomend intel is that they are new technology. They run cooler and likely have a better upgrade path. AMD is already talking about changing sockets again and their chips are both larger and hotter then comparible C2D. All that being said, AMD is still a great chip and if you dont need the power or future upgrade path there are some very good deals out there right now on them. |
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07-09-2007, 02:37 PM
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Ok i will look into Intel chips. How is it apart from that?
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